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Astronauts are highly trained professionals with arguably one of the coolest jobs out there.
The astronaut revealed that the experience has altered her perception of basic physical things on Earth.
I haven’t walked.
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I haven’t sat down.
I haven’t laid down.
You don’t have to.
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you’ve got the option to just close your eyes and float where you are right here.
Williams added, Theres no resistance.
you could do things like a gymnast can do without any effort, without any training.
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Youre sort of flying through the lab.
The astronaut alsoopened upabout staying in touch with her closest relatives during her time in space.
I think I talk to my mom practically every day.
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Just check in with her and call her and see how she’s doing.
During a press conference shortly before her return, the astronaut said she willmiss everythingabout being in space.
This has been Butch [Wilmore] and my third flight to the International Space Station, she said.
Williams returned to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew-9 capsule alongside Wilmore earlier this week.
However, the craft experienced technical issues, stranding them at the ISS.
Despite this, both astronautsdenybeing stuck and instead opt for a positive outlook on their productivity.
During her time in orbit, Williams carried out space walks and conducted many scientific experiments.
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I’ve been trying to remember what it’s like to walk.
I haven’t walked.
I haven’t sat down.
I haven’t laid down.
You don’t have to.
it’s possible for you to just close your eyes and float where you are right here.
